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Thursday, November 2, 2006 12:00 AM

"Hacking Democracy"

On Tuesday, 40 percent of voters will cast ballots on electronic touch-screens. If you're not worried already about the dangers of paperless voting, this HBO documentary will blow your mind.

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  • Wednesday, November 1, 2006 07:16 PM

    Indicative of America's REAL Top Issues

    Based on the NY Times poll today, Americans consider the following:

    22. Think for a minute about issues and problems facing the COUNTRY. Which ONE would you say will be most important in your vote for U.S. SENATE?

    10/27-31/06*

    War /Iraq 26

    Economy 11

    Terrorism 7

    Immigration 7

    Defense/Military 3

    Health care 5

    Education 2

    Jobs/Unemployment 3

    Foreign Policy 4

    Other 13

    DK/NA 19

    Try this, America:

    #1: Fair (i.e. accessible), Auditable elections

    #2: Corporate Money in Campaigns

    #3: De-centralized news media ownership (and no ownership by companies in businesses other than news)

    #4: Anti-gerrymandering law (districting reform)

    Good night, and good luck, America.

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